Jailbreakers Terrorize Witness in Ruby Trial
Seven prisoners escaped from Dallas County Jail on Friday and menaced a 19 year old Ruby trial witness, Karen Lynn Little Lynn Bennett, pregnant and six days overdue. Four were recaptured around 3 30 p m. three remained at large. The chaos occurred outside the courtroom as Ruby faced the murder case. Sheriff Bill Decker said the break started when seven prisoners forced an elevator stop near the sixth floor.
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Rosemary Allen
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Kennedy
Karen Little Lynn Bennett
Joy Belli
Trial Said Unique In Legal History
Dallas AP Jack Ruby's murder trial enters its third week and is described as unique in legal history. The case follows the Kennedy assassination and Oswald's murder, with Ruby's defense arguing epileptic rage and no motive while prosecutors recount timing and alleged premeditation. A jail break and dramatic courtroom moments mark the proceedings.
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Shenandoah College Music Scholarship Contest Time Change
The Zone Bland Music Scholarship Contest at Shenandoah College moves from 3 o clock to 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon. The contest remains open to the public. The weekend forecast calls for warmer weather with possible clouds and a chance of rain.
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Shenandoah College
Ascension of Constantine Tempers Grief Over Paul
In Athens the body of King Paul lay in state after a hearse procession from Tatol Palace to the Royal Palace. His 23 year old son Constantine faced a rapid throne transition amid national crisis as Queen Frederika, Princess Anne Marie, and Crown Princess Irene accompanied him. Citizens lined the route to view the motorcade and meet the new monarch.
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LBJ Plans Latin Policy Speech and Aid Shakeup
President Johnson will address Latin America policy at the Inter-American Committee on the Alliance for Progress on March 16. The plan includes reorganizing the Agency for International Development under a Ball-led interdepartmental committee to tighten coordination with the State Department and emphasize self help for recipient nations.
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Surgeons Plan Removal of Hand in Ecuadorian Sailor
A spokesman for Peter Bent Brigham Hospital said surgeons will remove the hand attached to Ecuadorian sailor Julio Luna, a 32 year old petty officer, after Luna arrived from Guayaquil following a transplant operation performed there. The procedure is set for this morning at the Boston hospital.
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Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Julio Luna
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Turks Freed by Greek Cypriots Amid Hope and Tension
Thousands of Turkish Cypriots welcomed 48 men and one woman freed by Greek Cypriots and mourned 207 missing compatriots. President Makarios had announced the release to ease tensions. both sides hinted at reciprocal actions. New clashes and casualties followed as UN peace efforts began to take shape.
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Kuchuk
Prem Singh Gyani
India
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Woodstock man killed in Route 42 crash near garage
A 28 year old Shenandoah County resident Winfred Grove died when his car collided with a passing vehicle on Route 42 four miles west of Woodstock and crashed into a garage. Donnie Dellinger 20 of Edinburg drove to pass and both cars left the road. Grove died almost instantly. Dellinger suffered facial injuries and a bruised chest. Vehicle damage was about 2000 dollars.
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Shenandoah County
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Donnie Dellinger
Edinburgh
Green L. Miller
Route 2
Dellinger Funeral Home
Dellinger
Dance at Shawnee Fire Hall With Johnny Foltz Band
Local event at Shawnee Fire Hall features Johnny D. Foltz and his Rhythm Kings. Admission is one dollar for a night of live music and dancing.
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Historic Civil Rights Debate Opens in Senate Monday
The Senate starts its historic civil rights bill debate Monday as Sen. Mike Mansfield urges facing the issue and dismisses easy political gains. Sen. Wayne Morse proposes sending the measure to Judiciary for 10 days of hearings while Mansfield resists, warning of a hard fight and possible months of filibuster.
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MacArthur Faces Recovery Path After Gallbladder Surgery
General Douglas MacArthur underwent a three hour operation at Walter Reed Army Hospital to remove gallbladder stones. Surgeons found gallstones blocking the bile system but found no signs of malignancy in the abdomen, giving a cautious outlook on his condition.
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Leonard D. Heaton
Army
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Heaton
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Ticklish Zoo Keeper Seeks Non Ticklish Substitute
Philadelphia AP report says James Eisele, keeper in the monkey house, requests a non ticklish substitute after Bamboo II the gorilla tickles him during cage cleaning. He notes repeated rib tickling incidents when squeezing between glass and bars.
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Eisele
Jury settles down in Sinatra Jr abduct case
In Los Angeles a nine person jury deliberates on three defendants Barry Keenan Joseph Amsler and John Irwin charged with abducting Sinatra Jr near Lake Tahoe after ransom paid by Frank Sinatra Sr The judge warned against publicity staged abductions while prosecutors depict the defendants as greedy amateurs and the defense argues Sinatra cooperated in a publicity hoax The jury met for 48 minutes then retired for the night with the case ongoing
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Young Sinatra
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Barry Worthington Keenan
Joseph Clyde Amsler
John Irwin
Sinatra Jr
Los Angeles
East
Senate Accepts Budget Revisions in Virginia General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly approved a record 1.7 billion dollar state budget after House members accepted Senate amendments with minimal debate. The plan includes 660.5 million from the general fund and 45 million in highway revenues from higher fees. Key cuts touched the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, optometric scholarships, and the Virginia Symphony, while most increases fund higher education. The budget goes to Governor Albertis Harrison for signature.
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Fredericksburg
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Virginia Museum of ‘Fine Arts
Virginia
Richard E Byrd Named Guided Missile Destroyer Byrd Wires
The guided missile destroyer Richard E Byrd joins the fleet today and will be commissioned this afternoon. Sen Henry M Jackson of Washington spoke as Byrd's widow attended as guest of honor. Cmdr Walter G Lessman received a cable from Sen Harry F Byrd expressing pride and best wishes for the crew and ship. After a 45 day fitting out period the Byrd sails to Norfolk Virginia as its home port. Adm Byrd died in 1957.
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Wass
Richard E. Byrd
Henry M. Jackson
D - Wash
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Washington
Harry F. Byrd
L Adm
Wired
Walter G. Lessman
United States Navy
Godspeed
Norfolk
Adm
Winchester
Weather Brings Mild Virginia Day Under High Pressure
An elongated area of high pressure extending from New England to Florida produced mild conditions across Virginia today. The system settled over the region, reducing winds and increasing afternoon temperatures compared with the usual early season patterns.
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